I like the ERS link by Protheroe as a basic overview of assessment. It's here: http://www.ers.org/spectrum/sum01a.htm Don't misunderstand: it's a very basic overview of what type of assessment is good for what type of group, but I love the comprehensive view of assessment, from the state to school boards to principals to the classroom teachers that is captured in the chart here:
Figure 1: Examples of Links between Purposes and Methods of Assessment
Purpose
Primary Users
Typical Questions
Type of Information Needed
Possible Assessment Methods
|| Program Evaluation ||
Superintendent
Local boards
Principals
State policymakers
Are our programs producing student learning?
Which schools need more assistance?
Periodic assessment of group achivement
Multiple-choice tests
Performance tests/tasks
|| Instructional Leadership ||
School administrators
Are teachers and instructional strategies in given areas producing results?
What kinds of professional development would help?
How shall we spend building resources in support of instruction?
What does this teacher need to ensure student competence?
Periodic Assessment of group achievement
Examination of student work (synthesis of group results)
Multiple means as above, plus observation and class discussion
|| Instruction & Diagnosis: Individual ||
Teachers
What does this student need help with?
What misconceptions/ strengths does he/she have?
**Continuous assessment of individual mastery/performance
Multiple means: analysis of student work, conversations, observations
What's missing, of course is student! That said, I think the chart is a solid overview!
I like this exerpt from http://www.nmsa.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx and the clear connection with the concept of student ownership - it is a symphony afteral!
"Another distinction that underpins formative assessment is student involvement. If students are not involved in the assessment process, formative assessment is not practiced or implemented to its full effectiveness. Students need to be involved both as assessors of their own learning and as resources to other students"
This article provides some good, practical ideas that teachers can use and involve students. http://www.vtaide.com/png/ERIC/Formative-Assessment.htm
Listed below is a nice power point straight from the man himself, Rick DuFour and Solution Tree. You could use it in whole or make it your own.
Formative Assessment
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I like this exerpt from http://www.nmsa.org/Publications/WebExclusive/Assessment/tabid/1120/Default.aspx and the clear connection with the concept of student ownership - it is a symphony afteral!
"Another distinction that underpins formative assessment is student involvement. If students are not involved in the assessment process, formative assessment is not practiced or implemented to its full effectiveness. Students need to be involved both as assessors of their own learning and as resources to other students"
This article provides some good, practical ideas that teachers can use and involve students. http://www.vtaide.com/png/ERIC/Formative-Assessment.htm
Listed below is a nice power point straight from the man himself, Rick DuFour and Solution Tree. You could use it in whole or make it your own.